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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.67, 723.98 and 303.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.67, 723.98 and 303.69 is: 419.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.67 : 723.98 = 303.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.67/723.98 = 303.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.67x = 723.98 × 303.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.67x = 219,860.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,860.35/524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.05

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